Skier, watercraft user become entangled in case of "water rage" on Lake Conroe

Howard Roden

Published 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2005

According to Lt. Bryan Dubose of the Precinct 1 Constable's Lake Patrol, the girl was allegedly operating a new watercraft too close to a group of skiers about 7 p.m. near the Scott's Ridge boat ramp off FM 1097. Her actions angered the group of skiers, and the 18-year-old skier allegedly retaliated by whipping the slack of his rope at the girl. She wound up becoming ensnared in the rope.

"They were all cursing and yelling at each other," Dubose said of the scene. "They all went too far."

Although no one was arrested Thursday, Dubose said a charge of aggravated assault would be referred to the Montgomery County Grand Jury. Dubose said he is to meet with the 18-year-old skier and his attorney today to obtain a written statement.

The girl declined medical treatment at the scene and accepted private transportation to Houston. Dubose said she was fortunate to have avoided serious injury.